There are 7 open-source alternatives to Firebase in this directory. The most popular is Supabase with 100.7k GitHub stars, followed by Pocketbase(57.5k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supabase Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, offering a rich Postgres database solution tailored for building efficient web, mobile, and AI applications. | 100.7k | TypeScript | Apache License 2.0 |
| 2 | Pocketbase An open-source, realtime backend system condensed into a single file. It provides instant APIs and a stylish admin UI for managing your apps effortlessly. | 57.5k | Go | MIT License |
| 3 | Appwrite Appwrite is an open-source backend server for Web, Mobile, and Flutter developers. It provides a set of easy-to-use REST APIs for managing authentication, databases, storage, and more. | 55.7k | TypeScript | BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License |
| 4 | Parse Server Parse Server for Node.js and Express, an open source backend as a service framework providing powerful features for mobile and web apps. | 21.4k | JavaScript | Apache License 2.0 |
| 5 | Nakama A powerful distributed server designed for building social and real-time games and applications, offering features such as matchmaking, leaderboards, and chat. | 12.4k | Go | Apache License 2.0 |
| 6 | Convex-backend The open-source reactive database for app developers, designed to simplify and accelerate the development process. | 11.2k | Rust | Other |
| 7 | Nhost Nhost is an open-source platform providing a Firebase alternative with GraphQL support. | 9.1k | TypeScript | MIT License |
Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, offering a rich Postgres database solution tailored for building efficient web, mobile, and AI applications.
An open-source, realtime backend system condensed into a single file. It provides instant APIs and a stylish admin UI for managing your apps effortlessly.
Appwrite is an open-source backend server for Web, Mobile, and Flutter developers. It provides a set of easy-to-use REST APIs for managing authentication, databases, storage, and more.
Parse Server for Node.js and Express, an open source backend as a service framework providing powerful features for mobile and web apps.
A powerful distributed server designed for building social and real-time games and applications, offering features such as matchmaking, leaderboards, and chat.
The open-source reactive database for app developers, designed to simplify and accelerate the development process.
Nhost is an open-source platform providing a Firebase alternative with GraphQL support.
The top three are Supabase(100.7k stars), Pocketbase(57.5k stars), Appwrite(55.7k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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